Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.
Guided by the vision of being the customer's first choice for material-driven solutions, the ContiTech group sector focuses on development competence and material expertise for products and systems made of rubber, plastics, metal, and fabrics. These can also be equipped with electronic components in order to optimize them functionally for individual services. ContiTech's industrial growth areas are primarily in the areas of energy, agriculture, construction, and surfaces. In addition, ContiTech serves the automotive and transportation industries as well as rail transport.
Job DescriptionThe mission of the position is to plan,develop and implement Customized testing solutions (engineering activities) in order to meet targets reaching budget, performance and standardization with clear focus on customer (internal/external) expectations, Quality and technical compliance.
▪ Plan and execute Customized testing solution engineering activities
▪ support translation of Quality and tC strategy into action plans and ensure implementation
▪ contribute to strategic and operative planning of the Lab units (e.g. with respect to investments, capacity, technical equipment)
▪ ensure the achievement of technical specifications / engineering targets according to internal and external customer expectations
▪ initiate and implement continuous improvement activities by applying CBS methods and training measures
▪ interface to BA and GSC functions in order to gather local testingengineering requirements (e.g. ESH and ergonomics)
▪ participate in and/or steer global or local testing engineering related and cross-functional projects
▪ design and implement overall (cross product) testing processes. Design of Laboratory/workplace layout, factory simulation (including logistics processes, ergonomics, etc.) or testing cost calculation according to lean principles and standards
▪ align with Product and Process Industrialization (PPI) to realize process changes and industrializations of new product specifications (for production testing equipment)
▪ define standard operation sheet, work combination table and (standard work instruction) job instruction sheet including standard times (e.g. by implementing time studies) based on work instructions and according to standards
▪ support develop and ensure local implementation of central testing engineering standards
▪ collect and provide feedback and input for further development of standards regarding testing engineering and production processes (e.g. production flow plan, production control plan, work instructions, standardized work chart, standardized work combination table, job instruction sheet, process parameters, materials), production equipment (e.g. machines, human machine interface, ergonomics, equipment, layout), logistics (e.g. material handling and storage technologies) and quality (e.g. test methods, equipment)
- Communication and Interaction (Communication skills, presentation skills, training people)
- Project management (Project Management Processes and Methods )
- Problem solving (Problem solving, Analytical Thinking )
- Intercultural Competence (language skills, Intercultural Competence)
- Knowledge of general mechanical & electrical engineering
- Knowledge in software engineering (optional)
- Knowledge of test bench functions, error root cause detection, analysis and remediation
- Organizational Understanding (Process-related knowledge)
- Industrial engineering systems and methods (e.g. REFA, MES, TPM)
- Future technologies, Industry 4.0 applications, smart factory related technologies
- Knowledge of the development processes of product development and quality assurance (PLC)
- Quality & technical Compliance knowledge
- Lean production/CBS principles, methods and tools (e.g. production management system)
- Products, systems and technologies (functionalities and applications)
- Knowledge of the factors influencing the test result, application of this knowledge to the development of new test methods
Skills Required
- Communication and presentation skills, including training people
- Project management processes and methods
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Intercultural competence and language skills
- General mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge
- Software engineering knowledge
- Test bench functions, error root cause detection, analysis, and remediation
- Organizational and process-related knowledge
- Industrial engineering systems and methods, such as REFA, MES, and TPM
- Future technologies, Industry 4.0 applications, and smart factory technologies
- Product development and quality assurance processes, including PLC
- Quality and technical compliance knowledge
- Lean production and CBS principles, methods, and tools
- Knowledge of products, systems, technologies, functionalities, and applications
- Knowledge of factors influencing test results and development of new test methods
What We Do
ContiTech is a leading industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe, and convenient material-based solutions using rubber, plastics, metal, and fabric. It serves diverse industrial sectors, including off-highway mobility, mining, agriculture, construction, energy management, and the automotive industry, providing system-critical components like hoses, conveyor belts, and air springs for challenging industrial environments globally.
